About Desoto Falls Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 23
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Reviews (194)
Review Summary
Blakelynn S
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B
Loved staying at DeSoto Falls! Nice sites, facilities were taken care of! No wood to gather, but Sunrise Grocery up the mountain has a great deal on firewood! Came on a holiday weekend in February and had a great time! Can't wait to come back when it warms up!
Francisco L
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Had a great time at site 14 right by the river.
Raymond R
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
It was a nice spot but too many people walking back and forth past the campsite. Went to see nature but just ended up seeing a bunch of hikers which is okay but I felt like a zoo exhibit
Drew E
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: B
Beautiful campground.
Stacy N
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
It was GORGEOUS! The hike to the lower falls wasn’t bad at all, and being able to have coffee by the river was incredible. 10/10 would use this campsite again.
Curtis J
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Requiring use of Recreation.gov is fine. Adding a fee of 8$ for the privilege of using that site which is as much as an 80% markup is ridiculous.
Campground was clean. Some loud people, but we reasoned things out. Very quiet after midnight.
Robert M
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Camped with a large group and everything went good. Snowed and 20 degrees. Good waterfall hikes.
DEBORAH B
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
Beautiful location. No cell service, or StarLink available while there. The weather was very bad for our stay, so will be coming back to enjoy another time.
I was disappointed at having to pay a registration fee that was more than the camping fee.
Brian D
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
My visit to Desoto Falls was miserable, but at no fault of the campground. Weather was horrible! Stormed all night. When I went to leave the next morning, I couldn’t get out of the campground because a tree had fallen across the road. Luckily I had a strap and was able to pull it out of the way.
Leonardo S
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Very nice location, my RV spot was nice and flat, and there were nearby out-houses for toilet use. Relatively quiet location. It's a no utilities campground so keep that in mind...you'll be off-grid.
Location Desoto Falls Recreation Area
Address:
De Soto Falls Recreation Area
Dahlonega, GA, 30533
United States
From Blairsville, GA take U.S. Highway 19/129 South for 17.0 miles and the campground entrance is on your right. From Dahlonega, GA take Highway 19 North for 18 miles and the entrance in on your left. From Cleveland, GA, take 19/129 North for 16 miles and the entrance to the campground is on your left.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7057 / -83.915
Elevation: 624 feet
Policies & Rules
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During non-peak season (November 1 - April 1), all water is turned off to the entire campground. |
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Be bear aware; keep all food in containers or locked inside a vehicle as much as possible. Remove all food from the area after eating and during nighttime hours. Dispose of garbage promptly in our bear proof garbage dumpster. |
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Limit of two vehicles per campsite except the double site (site #14), which is a maximum of 4 vehicles. |
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Quiet hours are from 10pm until 6am. No generators, music or other loud noises during this time. Be respectful to other campground visitors. |
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Campfires are permitted in grills only. |
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Pets must be on a leash at all times. |
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Discharging of firearms and fireworks is prohibited. |
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Do not leave fires unattended; they must be fully-extinguished and cold to the touch before check-out. |
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Note: cell phone service may not work in some areas due to tower location and terrain. |
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No day use or picnicking in the campground. Please use the day-use area or the picnic area if you do not have a reservation. |
